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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,840

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $950

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,501

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350 / R320ML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,650 $44,000
Base Invoice $44,315 $40,920
Premium II Package 7,850  
Class II trailer hitch 530  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 550
Proximity key 1,130 1,110
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 2,670
Heated front seats 720 710
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500 1,000
Roof rack 245  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050  
Premium III Package   8,600
Class III trailer hitch   510
Obstacle detection, rear   770
CD changer, remote   450
Voice control for nav and audio   510
iPod integration   375
Premium II Package 7,300  
Class II trailer hitch 493  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 660
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 512
Proximity key 1,051 1,032
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 2,483
Heated front seats 670 660
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395 930
Roof rack 228  
Panoramic sunroof 976  
Premium III Package   7,998
Class III trailer hitch   474
Obstacle detection, rear   716
CD changer, remote   418
Voice control for nav and audio   474
iPod integration   349
Options (change) 16,815 17,965
Options (change) 15,637 16,706
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -1,550 0
Total Price $63,790 $62,840
Total Invoice $59,277 $58,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $604
Model Year20092008
ModelR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350 / R320ML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D215hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/65-17
Total Price$63,790$62,840
Adjustments for Features-1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,605$62,840
Total Invoice$59,277$58,501
Adjustments for Features-1720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,105$58,501

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20092008
ModelR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350 / R320ML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,365$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1720

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20092008
ModelR-ClassM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in114.7 in
Length203.0 in188.5 in
Width75.7 in75.2 in
Height65.4 in71.5 in
Curb Weight4,939 lb.4,817 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in40.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested315068%
Total Not Requested151532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested275050%
Total Not Requested271550%

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